The new etiquette of being sick March 29, 2024 Esther Sternberg, MD, is quoted in a story that says workers do more harm than good when they go to the office sick. Oprah Daily
$3.8 million grant will fund study of firefighter risks, interventions in wildland-urban blazes March 29, 2024 Jeff Burgess, MD, MS, MPH, is quoted in a story about a grant he received to measure the exposure risk of wildland-urban fires and evaluate interventions to improve firefighter health. Science Magazine
The sneaky silent stroke symptoms doctors want women to know; how to cut your risk March 29, 2024 Experts, including Andrei Alexandrov, MD, discuss symptoms of a "silent stroke" that women should be aware of, such as sudden lack of balance or problems with memory. First For Women
$3.8M grant will fund study of firefighter risks, interventions in wildland-urban blazes March 28, 2024 Researchers from the Zuckerman College of Public Health, working with fire service partners, will explore the health effects of fire exposure in the unique burn space of the wildland-urban interface. Read more Image
Cannabis education program seeks to inform and empower March 28, 2024 The University of Arizona Health Sciences’ Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction is distributing science-based cannabis information through AzCANN program. Read more Image
NIH grants $750K to a UA researcher. Here's what she's studying March 28, 2024 Amanda Wilson, PhD, will use a $750,000 grant to lead a team of researchers to develop methodology to inform cleaning and disinfecting protocols and help educate nurses about asthma risks. KJZZ-Radio (Phoenix, AZ)
Overcoming residential school trauma target of discussion group, Regina conference March 28, 2024 Tommy K. Begay, PhD, MPH, spoke Wednesday at a mental health and wellness conference in Canada that focused on the intergenerational effects of residential school trauma among First Nations people. CBC (Canada)
Family medicine residency in Payson welcomes first cohort March 27, 2024 The three new residents will help to address the physician shortage in the rural Arizona community. Read more Image